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Method of forming two-dimensional sheet material into three-dimensional structure

  • US 8,438,893 B2
  • Filed: 08/30/2010
  • Issued: 05/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of preparing a substantially two-dimensional sheet material for bending along a plurality of bend lines to form a three-dimensional object, the method comprising the steps of:

  • forming a plurality of bend-facilitating structures in the sheet material along a plurality of bend lines to form at least a first panel portion and a second panel portion;

    forming a fastening flange in the first panel portion substantially parallel to the second panel portion; and

    forming a fastening receiver in the second panel portion configured to receive a portion of the fastening flange in the first panel portion;

    forming a securing button in one of the first and second panel portion; and

    a corresponding securing recess in the other of the first and second panel portions;

    wherein the fastening flange, the fastening receiver, the securing button, and the securing recess are monolithically formed in the sheet material.

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